Xargun
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Joined: 2/14/2004 From: Near Columbus, Ohio Status: offline
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ORIGINAL: Aurorus Having those BBs in there saved you as they drew a lot of attention away from the CVs. With most of his torpedo bombers badly depleted, his next attack will likely come from higher altitude as it will be comprised of dive bomber exclusively. He has the "inside" on you, do you see that? He is closer to bases, LBA figher cover, and ports for his damaged ships, while you are caught out in the center of the Indian Ocean. I would abandon the CVEs and Hiyo to their fate, and get the rest of the CVLs back toward friendly waters at flank speed. Losing Taiyo and Hosho is not a major blow to Japanese naval air. Losing the Hiyo is unfortunate, but it could have been much, much worse. The IJN will live to fight another day and that is a good thing. I am one of those that try to save every ship - I bust my rear to move damaged ships to ports to save.. just one of those types. But on the other hand, I will try to save what I can, but will not risk 'good' ships after bad. Taiyo is dead so she will serve as bait. I will remove all pilots off here and change leaders and let the allies sink her - just hope she stays afloat through the night. Hosho and Hiyo will be on their own -- everything else will run for it.
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